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How to choose the right limit of indemnity for your cyber insurance policy

Understanding how to select the appropriate limit of indemnity for your cyber insurance policy could be the difference between your business surviving a cyber incident or being severely impacted.

CROSS paper highlights lithium fire safety concerns

A new paper by Collaborative Reporting for Safer Structures discusses issues with lithium fire safety and measures to minimise risk in the built environment.

Co-letter sent to government calling for more focus on biodiversity net gain

A co-signed letter has been sent to the government calling for more focus on biodiversity net gain in construction.

MPA slams Environmental Agency’s new waste crime levy

The Mineral Products Association has spoken out against the Environment Agency's new waste crime levy to tax compliant firms.

The impact of extended warranty periods on construction practices

The construction industry is experiencing significant changes as discussions around extending structural warranties from 10 to 15 years gain traction.

Advantage’s Views On Third Party Certification

Third party certification relating to products used in the construction industry is set to play an important role in providing assurances to specifiers and developers. Certification will help meet the building performance requirements identified in the relevant guidance to the Building Regulations.

Trident Fire Protection & Training: CAD Floor Plan & 3D Building Scans

The new fire safety regulations (England 2022) mean that many businesses find themselves no longer compliant, as their plans no longer represent the building adequately.

Changes to pickup truck classification in 2025: what your fleet needs to know

From 2025, HMRC will reclassify all pickup trucks as company cars for tax purposes, regardless of whether they are used for personal or business activities.

New year, new systems. Embracing change in building control in 2025

As 2025 begins, the construction industry finds itself bedding-in to a new era of regulation and accountability in building control.

Building legislations you must know in 2025

Experts at Travis Perkins discuss upcoming building legislations in 2025 and how they will affect the construction industry.

Timely advice on making an early start with access audits

Ian Streets, managing director of About Access, warns that treating access audits as an afterthought can trigger knock-on delays with essential funding.

What is a healthy building?

Why is damp, condensation and mould still an issue and, how do I know if my building is healthy?

Operational Effectiveness shaping Building Systems for the future

Steve Voils, VP engineering at Acuity Brands, discusses the concept of Operational Effectiveness, and its effect on the built environment.

Factoring deflection and movement into fire stopping for accurate early specification

John Gardner, national specification manager at FSi Promat, looks at how deflection and movement can affect fire stopping - and how to address it.

Several schools in disrepair as PFI contracts drain funds

The City of Stoke-on-Trent has many schools in disrepair, locked into PFI contracts, and concerned about being able to pay for maintenance.

New report highlights CPA spending review recommendations

The CPA spending review recommendations letter outlines the necessity to maintain clarity and sufficient support for plant-hire.

Study shows gender-responsive urban planning can increase safety

A study in South Korea has brought up the question of gender-responsive urban planning and how structures impact men and women.

BPF joins calls on chancellor to find additional resources to clear building safety backlog

The British Property Federation (BPF) has called for a “new approach” to resourcing at the Building Safety Regulator, as the current backlog is leading to a two-year delay on applications.

On-demand webinar: Navigating the Building Safety Act

Join Newforma for an insightful on-demand webinar exploring the Building Safety Act and its implications for the construction and design industry.

China’s Leadership in Construction: Lessons for the UK and the Future of Structural Warranty Insurance

China’s construction industry has firmly established itself as a global leader, driven by rapid urbanisation, large-scale infrastructure projects, and the adoption of cutting-edge technologies. The UK construction sector can take significant inspiration from China’s practices, especially in areas such as innovation, sustainability, and structural warranty insurance

[VIDEO]What to expect when you’re inspecting: Using DorTrak for fire door inspections

Curious about what to expect during a fire door inspection? Fireco's Alex demonstrates a comprehensive assessment, assisted by the DorTrak app.

House of Lords Built Environment Committee say grey belt policy won’t help

The Built Environment Committee have completed their grey belt policy inquiry, and found that it is not likely to be effective.

How driver training can lower fleet insurance costs

Sam Sparkes, commercial account handler at Clarke Williams Ltd, examines how updated driver training programs can help reduce your fleet insurance costs.

NHBC holds first Affordable Housing Innovators event

NHBC, the UK’s leading new homes warranty and insurance provider, recently hosted the first Affordable Housing Innovators event in partnership with the British Property Federation.

FSi Promat wins Marketing Campaign of the Year at ASFP Awards

FSi Promat has been named the winner of the Marketing Campaign of the Year at the recent ASFP awards for its ‘Every Clad Needs a Silverliner’ campaign.

Iceberg danger prompts call from Actis for more sustainable construction industry

Insulation specialist Actis is calling on the construction industry to play its part in helping reduce its impact on the environment.

Predictions for the construction industry in 2025

Chelsea Mace, trainee solicitor in construction law at Clarke Willmott, discusses her predictions for the construction industry in 2025.

Poor quality insulation installers suspended by Government

The government has suspended 39 insulation installers due to poor quality insulation in many homes under the ECO4 and GBIS schemes.

Is fragmented data jeopardising building safety compliance?

Despite regulation, many organisations continue to struggle with managing building information effectively — a challenge that introduces additional risks. Maria Hudson, Zutec’s chief marketing officer, shares insights  from a recent snapshot poll of asset owners that reinforces this view and what can be done to overcome these challenges

Collaborative action essential to addressing UK’s cladding crisis

Property expert John Howard explores the need for greater collaboration between freeholders, developers and the Government to reduce obstacles in tackling the cladding crisis.

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